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Velazques Family History

Velazques Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Velázquez (see Velazquez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Velazques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velazques family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velazques families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Velazques families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Velazques's in USA. California had the highest population of Velazques families in 1880.
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What did your Velazques ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velazques. 100% of Velazques men worked as a Labrador.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Velazques. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Velazques. For the veterans among your Velazques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velazques lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Velazques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Velazques in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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